The Essence of Buddhism by Various
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The wrongdoer, devoid of rectitude, ... is full of anxiety when death arrives.--Mahaparinibbana-sutta. He who has done what is right is free from fear.--Udanavarga. No fear has any one of me; neither have I fear of any one: in my good-will to all I trust.--Introduction to the Jataka. Our deeds, whether good or evil, ... follow us as shadows.--Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king. He who now gives in charity Shall surely reap where he has given; For whosoever piously bestows a little water Shall receive return like the great ocean. --Ta-chwang-yan-king-lun. Covetous desire is the greatest (source of) sorrow. Appearing as a friend, in secret 'tis our enemy.--Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king. That which is given in charity is rich in returns; therefore charity is a true friend; although it scatters it brings no remorse.--Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king. He who stints the profit he has made, his wealth will soon be spent and lost.--Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king. The (real) treasure is that laid up ... through charity and piety, |
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